Avalanche F Gabriel Landeskog could return 'near' start of season

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Colorado Avalanche captain Gabriel Landeskog could return to the lineup shortly after the start of the upcoming season, head coach Jared Bednar announced.

Landeskog, 31, has been sidelined since helping the team capture the Stanley Cup at the conclusion of the 2021-22 season. He has been out while recovering from surgeries on his quadriceps and knee.

"He's trying to make a ret